TX Commercial Vehicle Inspector Certification
Prep – 200 Questions Covering Brakes, Lighting,
Steering & DPS Regulations LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR-JUST RELEASED.pdf
Ace the Texas Commercial Vehicle Inspector Exam – Guaranteed!
Are you preparing for the Texas Commercial Vehicle Inspector
Certification exam? Feeling overwhelmed by the massive amount of material—
from DPS regulations and brake systems to lighting requirements, steering
components, tires, exhaust systems, and inspection procedures?
This comprehensive 200-question practice exam is your ultimate study tool.
Designed to mirror the actual DPS-administered certification exam in format,
difficulty, and content distribution, this document will give you the confidence you
need to pass on your very first attempt.
📌 What's Inside:
✅ 200 realistic multiple-choice questions covering every exam category:
,o Regulatory Framework – Texas Transportation Code, TAC Title 37,
FMCSA definitions, exemptions, and CMV thresholds
o Brake Systems – air brakes, service brakes, parking brakes, stopping
distances, warning devices, and ABS
o Steering Systems – gear boxes, pitman arms, tie rods, ball joints, and
front axle inspection
o Tires & Wheels – tread depth requirements, recaps, mixing
regulations, mud flaps, and wheel condition
o Lighting & Electrical – head lamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn
signals, hazard lamps, and side markers
o Glass & Visibility – windshield damage standards, tint requirements,
mirrors, and wipers
o Fuel & Exhaust – fuel system leaks, exhaust system integrity,
catalytic converters, and CNG requirements
o Horns & Safety Equipment – audibility requirements, mirror
standards, and emergency equipment
o Inspection Procedures – the Five-Step Sequence, documentation, VIN
verification, and ethical conduct
, ✅ Every correct answer in bold italics – no second-guessing
✅ Detailed explanations for every question – learn the why behind the
answer, not just the letter
✅ Texas-specific content – DPS rules, TAC regulations, and enforcement
protocols
Section 1: Regulatory Framework & Definitions (Questions 1-30)
1. According to Texas Transportation Code Chapter 621, which of the
following weight thresholds correctly defines a vehicle that must be
classified as a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) for the purposes of
state inspection requirements?
A) A vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight, registered weight,
or gross weight rating of 20,000 pounds or more.
B) A vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight, registered weight,
or gross weight rating of 26,000 pounds or more.
C) A vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight, registered weight,
or gross weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more.
, D) A vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight, registered
weight, or gross weight rating of 40,000 pounds or more.
*Answer: B) A vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight,
registered weight, or gross weight rating of 26,000 pounds or more. *
Under Texas Transportation Code §548.201 and TAC Title 37, a CMV is
defined by the 26,000-pound threshold. This aligns with federal definitions
and triggers annual inspection requirements for all safety equipment as
mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations .
2. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 37, Part 1, Chapter 4, which
specific state entity holds the sole authority to certify individuals as
qualified commercial vehicle inspectors after they have completed the
required training and successfully passed the examination?
A) Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
B) Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
C) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
D) Texas Railroad Commission
*Answer: B) Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). *
TAC Title 37, Part 1, Chapter 4 explicitly authorizes the Texas Department of
Public Safety to certify commercial vehicle inspectors. This certification
Prep – 200 Questions Covering Brakes, Lighting,
Steering & DPS Regulations LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR-JUST RELEASED.pdf
Ace the Texas Commercial Vehicle Inspector Exam – Guaranteed!
Are you preparing for the Texas Commercial Vehicle Inspector
Certification exam? Feeling overwhelmed by the massive amount of material—
from DPS regulations and brake systems to lighting requirements, steering
components, tires, exhaust systems, and inspection procedures?
This comprehensive 200-question practice exam is your ultimate study tool.
Designed to mirror the actual DPS-administered certification exam in format,
difficulty, and content distribution, this document will give you the confidence you
need to pass on your very first attempt.
📌 What's Inside:
✅ 200 realistic multiple-choice questions covering every exam category:
,o Regulatory Framework – Texas Transportation Code, TAC Title 37,
FMCSA definitions, exemptions, and CMV thresholds
o Brake Systems – air brakes, service brakes, parking brakes, stopping
distances, warning devices, and ABS
o Steering Systems – gear boxes, pitman arms, tie rods, ball joints, and
front axle inspection
o Tires & Wheels – tread depth requirements, recaps, mixing
regulations, mud flaps, and wheel condition
o Lighting & Electrical – head lamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn
signals, hazard lamps, and side markers
o Glass & Visibility – windshield damage standards, tint requirements,
mirrors, and wipers
o Fuel & Exhaust – fuel system leaks, exhaust system integrity,
catalytic converters, and CNG requirements
o Horns & Safety Equipment – audibility requirements, mirror
standards, and emergency equipment
o Inspection Procedures – the Five-Step Sequence, documentation, VIN
verification, and ethical conduct
, ✅ Every correct answer in bold italics – no second-guessing
✅ Detailed explanations for every question – learn the why behind the
answer, not just the letter
✅ Texas-specific content – DPS rules, TAC regulations, and enforcement
protocols
Section 1: Regulatory Framework & Definitions (Questions 1-30)
1. According to Texas Transportation Code Chapter 621, which of the
following weight thresholds correctly defines a vehicle that must be
classified as a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) for the purposes of
state inspection requirements?
A) A vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight, registered weight,
or gross weight rating of 20,000 pounds or more.
B) A vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight, registered weight,
or gross weight rating of 26,000 pounds or more.
C) A vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight, registered weight,
or gross weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more.
, D) A vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight, registered
weight, or gross weight rating of 40,000 pounds or more.
*Answer: B) A vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight,
registered weight, or gross weight rating of 26,000 pounds or more. *
Under Texas Transportation Code §548.201 and TAC Title 37, a CMV is
defined by the 26,000-pound threshold. This aligns with federal definitions
and triggers annual inspection requirements for all safety equipment as
mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations .
2. Under Texas Administrative Code Title 37, Part 1, Chapter 4, which
specific state entity holds the sole authority to certify individuals as
qualified commercial vehicle inspectors after they have completed the
required training and successfully passed the examination?
A) Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
B) Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
C) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
D) Texas Railroad Commission
*Answer: B) Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). *
TAC Title 37, Part 1, Chapter 4 explicitly authorizes the Texas Department of
Public Safety to certify commercial vehicle inspectors. This certification
